It's been awhile

It's been awhile since my last post, I've been busy. That will soon change, well I'll still be busy since I am still a mommy to 3 kiddies, but I will be graduated! That's right! In a matter of mere weeks I will have a Master's degree. Now I can read, read, read whatever I want. I may also attempt to post much more regularily to my blog.

Big boy now

Yippeeee! It was off to the store for #2 and me today. #2 picked out his very own, brand new big boy underwear that he will not pee and poo in. So far, so good. It has only been a matter of hours though.

Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Tyler could be described as a typical high school loser-average looking, not popular, few friends. Tyler pulled a stupid prank at the end of his junior year of high school. As a result, he had to perform community service, lost his car and his parents took his drivers license. Tyler spent the summer working with the school janitors and he bulked up. The result of Tyler's prank and his new apperance causes Tyler to gain the attention of the high school princess, Bethany. The result of a highschool party causes Tyler to question his esistence.

I was not a big fan of this book. I felt that Anderson wrapped the book up into a neat little package with a puke colored bow. The book was too "and they lived happily-ever-after" for me.

The best part of this book was Yoda, Tyler's Star War's obsessed best friend.

It's been awhile

Holy cow! I can't believe that I haven't been able to post since January. I had to set the computer aside and continue on my academic journey. Thank god I have a break until June!

I am in the process of reading Picoult's 19 Minutes. Love it!!!

My next task is to put together a must read book list for my teachers.

My apologies

My dear faithful readers, (yup Mom, I'm talking about you)

I am so very sorry for me week long abcense from here. Classes started up again, we're moving into a new house, yada yada yada.

I hope to resume somewhat regular posting again after the big move.

King Dork by Frank Portman

I'm so excited! I finally got my very own signed copy of King Dork by Frank Portman. Even though I am a late 20 somthing gal, this book spoke to me, Tom became a very real part of my life. I actually listened to this book when driving to work, then got so hooked that I had to buy a copy. Well I bought a copy, then visited Portman's blog where I learned that I could buy a signed copy. I had to get right on that, so I bought one even though I promised my darling husband that I would refrain from buying anymore books. I mean I had to, it was a chance to own a signed copy of a book that is sure to become an ultimate classic.

One of the best parts of this book was band practice when Sam Hellerman was rocking out on the clarinet. Yes, the clarinet is an insturment of beauty, who knew that it had such awesome rock-n-roll potential...

One of those hideous books where the mother dies

Aside from having one of the worst titles ever, this book wasn't too bad. It tells the story of a young 15 year old girl who goes to live with her famous movie star father after the death of her mother. The book is a combination of free verse prose and e-mails written by Ruby to her best friend and boyfriend back home. Ruby also sends e-mails to her mother.

This book wasn't too bad, the storyline was a little too over the top for me. C'mon, movie star father, lots of famous names also dropped into the text. I realy did not like the neat and tidy way the book resolved itself.